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🚨 Southwest Regional EMO Rolls Out New Emergency Alert System
Gull Lake’s fire hall—home to local fire, rescue, and ambulance services—is part of the regional network supported by the new Southwest EMO emergency alert system. Gull Lake Residents: Sign Up Now for Real-Time Safety Alerts The Southwest Regional Emergency Measures Organization (SWREMO) is rolling out a new emergency notification system to help keep Gull Lake and surrounding communities safer and better informed. Registration is quick and free, ensuring you’ll receive timely
Oct 29, 2025


🌟 Spotlight Feature: Gull Lake School—The Heart of Community Spirit
In Gull Lake stands a building that is more than brick and mortar—it’s a cornerstone in the story of our community. For generations, Gull Lake School has been the place where students learn, families gather, and traditions are carried forward. From kindergarten through graduation, Gull Lake School shapes not only individuals but the character of our town. It is a place of learning and belonging, where values of respect, responsibility, and pride are lived out every day. Tha
Oct 15, 2025


🎉 Raise the Roof: One Bail at a Time—$10,000 Closer to Carmichael Hall’s Comeback!
Gull Lake’s finest were rounded up, locked down, and bailed out — all in the name of community pride and to help repair the Carmichael Community Hall. Yesterday, the Elks Hall transformed into a Wild West courtroom as costumed sheriffs, deputies, and judges staged mock arrests for a cause close to home. Photo Credit: Carmichael Community Club Inc. From morning until mid‑afternoon, the town came alive with laughter, chili, and a whole lot of “lookin’ the other way.” Spectator
Oct 10, 2025


Council Agendas Online: A Missed Opportunity for Gull Lake
Residents deserve to see what’s coming — not just what’s already happened. Council’s recent reply to my letter was brief: they’ve decided not to post meeting agendas online. While I appreciate the acknowledgment, the response leaves important questions unanswered—and the opportunity for greater transparency still stands. Posting agendas alongside minutes isn’t just about convenience. It’s about helping residents understand what’s coming, not just what’s already happened. It’s
Sep 28, 2025


Why Posting Agendas & Minutes Together Is a Win‑Win for Council and Residents
Making Gull Lake council agendas and minutes available online is a simple step that strengthens openness and stronger community connections. Across Saskatchewan, many communities are embracing transparency by posting both council agendas and minutes online. Agendas show what’s coming up, while minutes show what was decided. Together, they give residents a clear view of local governance before and after each meeting. As a former mayor , I know the pressures councils face. I
Sep 21, 2025


Obituary: Reinhold “Ron” Dittmann—Gull Lake, Saskatchewan
Service Details Graveside Service: Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Location: Gull Lake Cemetery, west of town off Highway 1 Reception: Following the service, friends and family are invited to gather at the Empire Diner for coffee in remembrance of Ron. Donations & Memorials Memorial contributions may be directed to: Gull Lake Special Care Centre—Activity Department P.O. Box 539, Gull Lake, SK S0N 1A0 Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation 3‑2217C Hanselman Court, Saskatoon
Sep 3, 2025
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How Two Hitchhikers and a Gull Lake Constable Averted Highway Tragedy
On a cool Friday evening in September 1968—a Friday the 13th, no less—a routine patrol on Highway 1 turned into one of the most dramatic moments in the history of the Gull Lake RCMP detachment. Two 18‑year‑olds from Waterloo, Ontario, Dennis Bonn and Brian McLennan, were hitchhiking west toward British Columbia. Near Whitewood, a new Mercury Cougar pulled over. The driver introduced himself only as “Knobby,” said he was heading for Calgary, and offered them a ride. He was fri
2 days ago


What Holds a Small Town Together Isn’t Viral Noise—It's Us
A viral video and a wave of outside commentary can travel far faster than the truth, and this week the Lyceum Theatre found itself at the centre of a story that doesn’t reflect who we are or how we treat one another. In that video, the theatre, its volunteers, and several local residents are spoken about in ways that are unfair, inaccurate, and unworthy of the place we call home. Gull Lake isn’t perfect—no community is—but we are not a town where people are reduced to insults
6 days ago


RCMP Lay Charges Connected to 2025 Gull Lake Break‑In
The RCMP have concluded a significant investigation involving several communities in southern Saskatchewan. A 42‑year‑old man from Tompkins is facing multiple charges after a series of incidents across the region. According to investigators, the suspect has been linked to: • a break-in at a Gull Lake business in October 2025 • a break‑in at a business in Abbey in January 2026 • an attempted fraud in Swift Current last fall The individual was arrested on February 5 and made
Feb 9
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

Multiple DatesSWT Lyceum Theatre Film Event: Iron Lung0 days to the eventTue, Mar 10SWT Lyceum Theatre



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